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Glossary of learning and e-learning: Learning design

Learning design is the craft behind a good course. The terms here are about how to structure content so it is remembered and used in everyday work.

8 terms

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Learning design
Blended learning
Blended learning combines digital learning with instruction, exercises, or conversations, so each part is used for what it does best. Read the explanation

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Gamification
Gamification is the use of elements from games, such as points, levels, and progress bars, to make learning more motivating. Read the explanation

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Instructional design
Instructional design is the discipline of planning and building training and courses so participants learn what they need to. Read the explanation

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Microlearning
Microlearning is learning in small bites of a few minutes, each covering one topic and fitting in between other tasks. Read the explanation

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Spaced repetition
Spaced repetition means repeating with increasing intervals, so what you have learned is remembered for longer. Read the explanation

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The Kirkpatrick model
The Kirkpatrick model is a model for evaluating learning at four levels: reaction, learning, behavior, and results. Read the explanation

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